"Is Christianity Good for the World?"

Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson debate.

May 8, 2007

"Is Christianity Good for the World?"

Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson debate.

May 8, 2007

Theologian Douglas Wilson and atheist Christopher Hitchens, authors whose books are already part of a larger debate on whether religion is pernicious, agreed to discuss their views on whether Christianity itself has benefited the world. Below is their exchange, one in a series that will appear on our website over the course of this month.

In considering the above question (for which my thanks are due to your generosity and hospitality in inviting my response), I have complete confidence in replying in the negative. This is for the following reasons.

1) Although Christianity is often credited (or credits itself) with spreading moral precepts such as "Love thy neighbor", I know of ...

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